used before a singular noun to mean one of a group, when it is not a particular one
From this reading It may thrust forth here and there a tongue of threat, only to subside and smoulder again.
anew
From this reading It may thrust forth here and there a tongue of threat, only to subside and smoulder again.
the form of “a” used before a word that begins with a vowel sound
From this reading CREEPING FLAME For sheer uncertainty an epidemic is comparable only to fire on shipboard.
used to join words or parts of a sentence that go together
From this reading It may thrust forth here and there a tongue of threat, only to subside and smoulder again.
in or near a particular place or position
From this reading The wisest expert can but guess at the time or place of its catastrophic explosion.
used with a past participle to form the passive, or with -ing for continuous tenses
From this reading Sometimes it "sulks" for so protracted a period that danger seems to be over.
used to introduce something that contrasts with what came before
From this reading The wisest expert can but guess at the time or place of its catastrophic explosion.
to be able to, or to be allowed to
From this reading The wisest expert can but guess at the time or place of its catastrophic explosion.
catastrophicadjectiveUS /ˌkætəˈstrɑːfɪk/
extremely harmful; bringing physical or financial ruin
From this reading The wisest expert can but guess at the time or place of its catastrophic explosion.
plural of “come” — the thick white fluid containing spermatozoa that is ejaculated by the male genital tract
From this reading Then, without warning, comes swift disaster with panic in its train.
comparableadjectiveUS /ˈkɑːmpərəbəl/
able to be compared or worthy of comparison
From this reading CREEPING FLAME For sheer uncertainty an epidemic is comparable only to fire on shipboard.
CREEPINGnounUS /ˈkriːpɪŋ/
a slow mode of locomotion on hands and knees or dragging the body
From this reading CREEPING FLAME For sheer uncertainty an epidemic is comparable only to fire on shipboard.
the condition of being susceptible to harm or injury
From this reading Sometimes it "sulks" for so protracted a period that danger seems to be over.
disasternounUS /dɪˈzæstər/
a state of extreme (usually irremediable) ruin and misfortune
From this reading Then, without warning, comes swift disaster with panic in its train.
epidemicnounUS /ˌepəˈdemɪk/
a widespread outbreak of an infectious disease; many people are infected at the same time
From this reading CREEPING FLAME For sheer uncertainty an epidemic is comparable only to fire on shipboard.
expertadjectiveUS /ˈekspərt/
having or showing knowledge and skill and aptitude
From this reading The wisest expert can but guess at the time or place of its catastrophic explosion.
explosionnounUS /ɪkˈsploʊʒən/
a violent release of energy caused by a chemical or nuclear reaction
From this reading The wisest expert can but guess at the time or place of its catastrophic explosion.
start firing a weapon
From this reading CREEPING FLAME For sheer uncertainty an epidemic is comparable only to fire on shipboard.
A hot glowing body of ignited gas produced by fire.
From this reading CREEPING FLAME For sheer uncertainty an epidemic is comparable only to fire on shipboard.
intended to be given to, or used by, somebody
From this reading CREEPING FLAME For sheer uncertainty an epidemic is comparable only to fire on shipboard.
from a particular thing or place or position (“forth” is obsolete)
From this reading It may thrust forth here and there a tongue of threat, only to subside and smoulder again.
expect, believe, or suppose
From this reading The wisest expert can but guess at the time or place of its catastrophic explosion.
in or at this place; where the speaker or writer is
From this reading It may thrust forth here and there a tongue of threat, only to subside and smoulder again.
inside something, or within a place, period, or state
From this reading Then, without warning, comes swift disaster with panic in its train.
the form of “be” used with he, she, it, or a singular noun
From this reading CREEPING FLAME For sheer uncertainty an epidemic is comparable only to fire on shipboard.
a thing, animal, or idea already mentioned
From this reading It may thrust forth here and there a tongue of threat, only to subside and smoulder again.
belonging to the thing or animal already mentioned
From this reading The wisest expert can but guess at the time or place of its catastrophic explosion.
used to say something is possible, or to give permission
From this reading It may thrust forth here and there a tongue of threat, only to subside and smoulder again.
belonging to, or connected with, somebody or something
From this reading The wisest expert can but guess at the time or place of its catastrophic explosion.
touching and supported by a surface
From this reading CREEPING FLAME For sheer uncertainty an epidemic is comparable only to fire on shipboard.
and nothing more
From this reading CREEPING FLAME For sheer uncertainty an epidemic is comparable only to fire on shipboard.
used to join alternatives or possibilities
From this reading The wisest expert can but guess at the time or place of its catastrophic explosion.
overprepositionUS /ˈoʊvər/
above and across; more than
From this reading Sometimes it "sulks" for so protracted a period that danger seems to be over.
panicnounUS /ˈpænɪk/
an overwhelming feeling of fear and anxiety
From this reading Then, without warning, comes swift disaster with panic in its train.
an amount of time
From this reading Sometimes it "sulks" for so protracted a period that danger seems to be over.
a point located with respect to surface features of some region
From this reading The wisest expert can but guess at the time or place of its catastrophic explosion.
protractedadjectiveUS /proʊˈtræktɪd/
relatively long in duration; tediously protracted
From this reading Sometimes it "sulks" for so protracted a period that danger seems to be over.
third-person singular of “seem” — give a certain impression or have a certain outward aspect
From this reading Sometimes it "sulks" for so protracted a period that danger seems to be over.
sheeradjectiveUS /ʃɪr/
complete and without restriction or qualification; sometimes used informally as intensifiers
From this reading CREEPING FLAME For sheer uncertainty an epidemic is comparable only to fire on shipboard.
shipboardadjectiveUS /ˈʃɪpbɔːrd/
casual or ephemeral as if taking place on board a ship
From this reading CREEPING FLAME For sheer uncertainty an epidemic is comparable only to fire on shipboard.
smoulderverb
have strong suppressed feelings
From this reading It may thrust forth here and there a tongue of threat, only to subside and smoulder again.
for that reason; with the result that
From this reading Sometimes it "sulks" for so protracted a period that danger seems to be over.
on certain occasions or in certain cases but not always
From this reading Sometimes it "sulks" for so protracted a period that danger seems to be over.
subsideverbUS /səbˈsaɪd/
wear off or die down
From this reading It may thrust forth here and there a tongue of threat, only to subside and smoulder again.
sulks
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From this reading Sometimes it "sulks" for so protracted a period that danger seems to be over.
moving very fast
From this reading Then, without warning, comes swift disaster with panic in its train.
used to introduce what somebody said, thought, or felt
From this reading Sometimes it "sulks" for so protracted a period that danger seems to be over.
used before a noun that is already known, already mentioned, or the only one of its kind
From this reading The wisest expert can but guess at the time or place of its catastrophic explosion.
subsequently or soon afterward (often used as sentence connectors)
From this reading Then, without warning, comes swift disaster with panic in its train.
in or at that place or location
From this reading It may thrust forth here and there a tongue of threat, only to subside and smoulder again.
threatnounUS /θret/
something that is a source of danger
From this reading It may thrust forth here and there a tongue of threat, only to subside and smoulder again.
push forcefully
From this reading It may thrust forth here and there a tongue of threat, only to subside and smoulder again.
an instance or single occasion for some event
From this reading The wisest expert can but guess at the time or place of its catastrophic explosion.
used before the base form of a verb to make the infinitive
From this reading CREEPING FLAME For sheer uncertainty an epidemic is comparable only to fire on shipboard.
a mobile mass of muscular tissue covered with mucous membrane and located in the oral cavity
From this reading It may thrust forth here and there a tongue of threat, only to subside and smoulder again.
create by training and teaching
From this reading Then, without warning, comes swift disaster with panic in its train.
uncertaintynounUS /ənˈsɜːrtənti/
being unsettled or in doubt or dependent on chance
From this reading CREEPING FLAME For sheer uncertainty an epidemic is comparable only to fire on shipboard.
a message informing of danger
From this reading Then, without warning, comes swift disaster with panic in its train.
wisestadjectiveUS /ˈwaɪzəst/
superlative of “wise” — having or prompted by wisdom or discernment
From this reading The wisest expert can but guess at the time or place of its catastrophic explosion.
in the company of; together with
From this reading Then, without warning, comes swift disaster with panic in its train.
not having, not using, or not accompanied by
From this reading Then, without warning, comes swift disaster with panic in its train.
